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Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Last Update: March 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Get $50,000 to cover 80% of the total cost of the project for up to 24 months to support a broad range of climate solutions promoting equity, reconciliation, job creation, community resilience, and other environmental benefits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Initiatives that lay the groundwork for ongoing greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
- Projects supporting the development of low-carbon housing, including building retrofits and net-zero new construction.
- Community-based renewable energy projects prioritizing social equity and innovative financing.
- Exploration of electric and/or shared mobility solutions with community-wide benefits.
- Projects enhancing social equity and promoting Reconciliation.
- Projects fostering job and skill development, biodiversity, and community resilience.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and companies based in or actively engaged in Nova Scotia
- Organizations or communities representing historically racialized or marginalized groups or communities are prioritized
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Individual schools or classrooms
- Provincially owned entities, including crown corporations
- Political parties
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries directly related to the project, provided they are an auditable expense.
- In-kind contributions such as salaries, if they are directly related to the project.
- Non-cash contributions used as matching funds.
Eligible geographic areas
- Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
- Projects outside HRM led by First Nations or African Nova Scotian communities offering benefits to HRM
- Applicants must be based in or actively engaged in Nova Scotia
Additional information
- Grants can cover up to 80% of total project costs, requiring at least 20% in matching funds or in-kind contributions.
- A review committee assesses applications and may request clarification or modifications before a final decision is made.
- Projects must be completed within 24 months from the start date.
- Applications can include non-cash contributions or in-kind services as matching funds if they are directly related to the project and auditable.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program?
Get $50,000 to cover 80% of the total cost of the project for up to 24 months to support a broad range of climate solutions promoting equity, reconciliation, job creation, community resilience, and other environmental benefits.
How much funding can be received?
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program program, you must:
Applicants must be based in or actively engaged in Nova Scotia.
Projects should be led by or partnered with organizations or communities representing historically racialized or marginalized groups or communities to be viewed favorably.
Individuals, individual schools or classrooms, provincially owned entities, and political parties are not eligible.
What expenses are eligible under Accelerating to Zero Grant Program?
Projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Initiatives that lay the groundwork for ongoing greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
Projects supporting the development of low-carbon housing, including building retrofits and net-zero new construction.
Community-based renewable energy projects prioritizing social equity and innovative financing.
Exploration of electric and/or shared mobility solutions with community-wide benefits.
Projects enhancing social equity and promoting Reconciliation.
Projects fostering job and skill development, biodiversity, and community resilience.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program?
You can contact Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3).
Where is the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program available?
The Accelerating to Zero Grant Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program is a Grant and Funding